by Michelle Blanchard | Sep 3, 2024 | News
VANISH is currently recruiting an Operations Coordinator to play a key role in enabling our organisation to fulfill its mission of providing impactful services and initiatives for adults affected by adoption and family separation. As the first point of contact for the...
by Michelle Blanchard | Aug 21, 2024 | News
The Victorian Government has recently published new information to support people impacted by adoption to be aware of their rights in relation to accessing information from the Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) Register and privacy related matters. This information...
by Michelle Blanchard | Jul 25, 2024 | News
VANISH has secured a five-year funding commitment from the Victorian Government to support our work with people affected by adoption. The $3.5m commitment over five years will enable us to provide vital support to adults affected by a past adoption that was arranged...
by Michelle Blanchard | May 8, 2024 | News
The Victorian Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) is an initiative aimed at improving recycling rates across the state. Individuals can return eligible containers and receive a refund of 10 cents per container. However, many generous people choose to donate this refund to...
by blick | Feb 1, 2024 | News
The Victorian Government’s Forced Adoption Redress Scheme for Mothers opens today 1.2.2024 The Redress Design & Delivery team at the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) will support mothers to apply. Mothers who gave birth in Victoria, or were a...
by blick | Sep 7, 2023 | News
In March 2022, the Victorian Government formally responded to the Inquiry into responses to historical forced adoption in Victoria, supporting 33 of the 56 recommendations made by the Legal and Social Issues Committee. The response includes a plan to develop...